Reviews by Annette Irby
When God Whispers Your Name
On 1/19 Annette Irby wrote: Nuggets. That’s why I read Max’s books. Nuggets of wisdom tucked into anecdotes full of delicious prose. Max covers multiple topics in his essay-type book. One of the insights that stuck out to me was about a people mover. He wrote of a delightfully exaggerated trip through Dallas-Fortworth’s ... Nuggets of Wisdom
Max On Life
On 4/19 Annette Irby wrote: I discovered this book online, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Q&A’s wasn’t quite it. But I found the same thing you always find with Max: plenty of heart, great word-smithing, wisdom, and God-glorifying prose. For years, I’ve loved Max’s writing. He has a way with words which makes reading ... Max on Life by Max Lucado
Angel Song
On 2/7 Annette Irby wrote: Sometimes we humans crave the supernatural. I’m so grateful for God in my life as He fulfills that longing. The heroine of Angel Song didn’t want anything to do with the supernatural, with God or with angels. Fortunately for her, they weren’t listening. But she is listening, and she hears them. ... Angel Song by Sheila Walsh & Kathryn Cushman
The Lightkeeper's Daughter
On 7/14 Annette Irby wrote: This was my first Colleen Coble read and her first historical, so we’re both trying something new. Her romance thread is highly enjoyable. I liked how the hero and heroine were “allowed” to build their relationship throughout the story, rather than waiting for everything to come together at the ... The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Colleen Coble
Fearless
On 9/8 Annette Irby wrote: Who doesn't want to live without fear? For years I’ve enjoyed Max Lucado’s books. I especially love his writing voice. He ties words together in delicious ways. One summer, I read chapter after chapter of God Came Near aloud outdoors, just for the pleasure of rolling the words off my tongue. So, ... Living Fearlessly
The Word of Promise The Gift of Psalms
On 7/30 Annette Irby wrote: Devotions. Scripture. Psalms and CDs. Voice talent like: Gary Sinise, Malcolm MacDowell, Richard Dreyfuss, Joan Allen, Jason Alexander, Harry Hamlin and Jesse McCartney read the full Psalm (30 of 50 of the Psalms included). Then, the narrator reads a devotional. The presentation is, for the most part, ... Devotional Gift Book
Billy
On 1/20 Annette Irby wrote: “Billy” gives readers a peek into the life of a young Billy Graham as he made decisions regarding school and whom to marry. We see his response to his call, and how he overcame faith questions to become the iconic preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ for our generations. I already had great respect ... Billy by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham